close out
Britishverb
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Also, close something out . Dispose of a stock of goods; end a business. For example, We are closing out all our china , or They've decided to close out their downtown branch . This expression is most often used in business and commerce but occasionally refers to other matters. [Late 1800s]
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close someone out . Prevent someone's entry or inclusion, as in No one will tell us about the merger—we've been closed out . [Second half of 1900s]
Example Sentences
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The undermanned Americans were able to close out the game against Bosnia, but Pochettino was left with the daunting task of finding a replacement for his most effective weapon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
The buzz: Brazil won Group C, posting consecutive 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland to close out the first round and run goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s shutout streak to 249 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
The S&P 500 is set to close out the week with a loss of around 2%, with the Nasdaq down around 4.6% from last Thursday’s close.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Headliners Limp Bizkit performed on Friday, with Guns N' Roses topping the bill on Saturday and Linkin Park set to close out the three days in the arena on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
She says, “Oh, come talk to me now. Wait. Did you remember to close out your profile, Mason?”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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